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Driveclub Bikes

Driveclub Bikes

Evolution Studios · released Oct 27, 2015

Auto Racing SimPlayStation 4

Create events from scratch to ride day or night, and play with the fully customizable weather conditions to make every event unique. Race the worlds best superbikes from Yamaha, Ducati, Kawasaki, Honda, Bimota, BMW and more. 78 tracks in locations from Canada, Chile, Japan, Norway, Scotland & India. Form a Club with your mates and race online in challenges & multiplayer matches to earn big rewards. Go it alone in the offline Tour campaign with 42 events including Races, Time Trials, Skill challenges & Championship events. Send challenges to your friends & rivals to compete for glory. Customize your bikes & racing leathers. Choose from simulation or arcade camera views: first person rider, handlebar, dash, front wheel, near chase & far chase

75
VGC Score
·No trend datamedium confidence
79%
Press
75%
Player sentiment
68%
Backloggd
184
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How this score was computed

The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.

ComponentPositiveQuality (0-100)Weight (pseudo-reviews)
Press reviews (Metacritic)7920
All-time Steam reviews0
Metacritic user ratings7863
Backloggd ratings6830
Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted)0
Calibration prior (typical game)7250

Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 0 reviews sampled · 0 total reviews in window · weighted 0 up / 0 down · computed 6h ago · full methodology →

Press & Creators reviews (27)

Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.

  • 75
    trust 72Nov 2, 2015

    You have even more need for speed after DriveClub? Then this standalone, motorbike DLC will quench your thirst. Not as deep as the big motor franchises, but the fun and replayability values are more than guaranteed with DriveClub Bikes.

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  • 80
    trust 69Nov 1, 2015

    For fans of the main game, this add-on is nigh on essential, and for everyone else, it deserves your attention at the very least.

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  • 70
    trust 69Nov 6, 2015

    Driveclub Bikes is a friendly complement to anyone who cares about the misunderstood sport of motorcycling. It may not be as cheap as it should but at least it offers additional content to those who really enjoy the Driveclub service.

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  • 80
    trust 66Nov 2, 2015

    A solid arcade-racing game that delivers hours of fun with a well appreciated gameplay. The lack of bikes (only 12) is not necessarily a con due the great amount of events available in game. Buy it if you love DRIVECLUB or you’re looking for a good, racing game with bikes.

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  • 80
    trust 65Nov 4, 2015

    Whether you want to pick up the main game on the cheap, grab the generous and expansive season pass of DLC or dabble with Bikes, it’s never been a better time to jump into Driveclub and get racing.

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  • 90
    trust 64Nov 4, 2015

    Driveclub Bikes is the rare expansion that manages to eclipse the base game. Not only is the Evolution Studios developed racer the best motorcycle racing game today, but it's one of the best racers, period.

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  • 80
    trust 62Nov 5, 2015

    The new physics that come with Driveclub Bikes add much more than any other DLC with free cars or tracks. The great work behind this expansion adds many hours of life to this game.

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  • 80
    trust 61Nov 3, 2015

    Driveclub Bikes is some cool fresh air in the Driveclub world. The bikes feel and play great and they're awesome to drive. Some new levels and game modes would have been a nice addition too.

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  • 80
    trust 58Nov 10, 2015

    It brings a whole new way of racing. Although it isn't very realistic, it's definitely fun.

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  • 78
    trust 57Nov 1, 2015

    Evolution Studios expands DriveClub with a content that can be seen in two different ways: as a DLC, people who played the original may find it plain, but, as an independent game for new users, it has a lot to offer.

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  • 75
    trust 56Nov 30, 2015

    Driveclub Bikes is a solid DLC. When promised extra content starts pouring in, like the trophies and unusable cars, there’s no telling how much better Driveclub Bikes might get.

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  • 75
    trust 56Jan 12, 2016

    Exactly what I was looking for, a bike racing game accessible to people who were overwhelmed by MotoGP or SBK series. [13/2015, p.71]

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